Yes, you can only visit the Brough at low tide, I don't know of any one going over by boat, but I think its a case of too many rocks rather than too many waves. Robert On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:12:48 -0700 (PDT) Frieda Knezek <[email protected]> wrote: > > The Brough of Birsay fascinates me. Can one only visit >by walking the causeway at low tide, or does anyone ever >take a boat from Birsay across? (I'm guessing maybe the >water is too choppy or something there?) > > As I understand it, Picts, Christians, Vikings and I'm >sure many others used the island as a sort of hub at >various times. Seems like a wonderful spot for pirates >(any caves for stashing loot?), or is that my forever >childish imagination running away again... > > > Warm howdies from Texas, > Frieda > >